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Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem
Owner’s Manual
PCX2600
Model Name DAZ8823A
Mar., 2003
(UDU)
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Warning: This product may not be exported outside the US and Canada without US Department of Commerce, Bureau of Export Administration authorization. Any export or re-export by the purchaser, directly or indirectly, in contravention of U.S. Export Administration Regulation is prohibited. Product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies. Copyright 2002, 2003 Toshiba Corporation. All rights r
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Table of Contents Congratulations on Your Purchase 4 Contact Information 4 Support Information 4 Sales Information 4 Web Page 4 Important Rules for Safe Operation 5 Installation 5 USE and Maintenance 6 Service 7 Overview 8 How does a cable modem work? 8 How does a cable modem connect to a computer? 8 What is DOCSIS? 9 Getting Started 10 Contacting your Cable Provider 10 Package Contents for the PCX2600 10 Front side LEDs and Rear side Connectors 10 Instal
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Congratulations on Your Purchase! Your new Toshiba DOCSIS Cable Modem will provide you with high-speed access to the Internet through your cable TV (CATV) network- accesses at a fraction of the time it takes traditional telephone modems. In addition, your service will be always connected. Those two features give you the information you want, when you want it … and your telephone line is kept free. Contact Information Support Information Phone: (949) 583-3223 Fax: (949) 583-35
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Important Rules for Safe Operation In addition to the careful attention devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your Toshiba PCX2600, safety is a major factor in the design of every product. However, safety is your responsibility, as well. This section lists important information that will help assure your enjoyment and proper use of the PCX2600 and accessory equipment. Please read it carefully before operating and using your PCX2600. Read and Follow I
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Use Caution in Mounting the PCX2600 - Do not place the PCX2600 on an unstable surface or support. The PCX2600 may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, as well as serious damage to the PCX2600. Use Care in Moving Product-and-Cart Combinations - Quick stops, excessive, force and uneven surfaces may cause the product-and-cart combination to overturn. Do Not use Near Medical Equipment - Do not operate the PCX2600 near equipment that is susceptible to electrical interference, or
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Do Not Remove Covers - Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Removing the cover VOIDs your warranty. Refer Servicing to Qualified Service Personnel Under the Conditions Listed Below - If the power supply cord or plug is damaged. - If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the PCX2600 - If the PCX2600 has been e
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Overview The modem provides you with high-speed data communications over the television cable network by following the widely accepted DOCSIS standards that were developed by Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. This standard offer a combination of high performance and interoperability among many of the cable system operators in North America. How does a cable modem work? As you know, digital signals are represented by high and low electrical voltage levels. And how fast these levels
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What is DOCSIS? Data Over Cable Service Interface Specifications. DOCSIS defines interface requirements for cable modems involved in high-speed data distribution over a cable television network. On November 17, 1997, Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. (Cable Labs) and its members established a formal path of certification for cable modem equipment suppliers to obtain an interoperability seal for their products based on the DOCSIS specification. This certification process provides cable
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Getting Started Contacting your Cable Provider Please keep in mind that you will need to notify your cable internet provider before using the new Toshiba PCX2600, even if you have a cable modem that is currently functioning with your computer. Package Contents for the PCX2600 Make sure that you’ve received the following items. Contact your dealer immediately if any item is missing or damaged. (1)Toshiba PCX2600 Cable Modem (2)LAN Cable (3)USB Cable (4)AC Adapter (5)Stand (6)CD-R
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Installing the USB Drivers If you are using the USB(Universal Serial Bus) interface to connect the PCX2600 to your Windows PC via the USB, you must install the "USB Driver" in your computer. The USB Drivers for your operating system is located in the CD-ROM shipped with the PCX2600. Please note that these USB Drivers only support a computer running Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP. These drivers are not supported on the following operating systems: Windows 98 First Edition; Win
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Important Information If you have trouble installing the USB drivers for your new PCX2600, you may have inadvertently installed the USB Composite Device Driver that Windows 98SE automatically loads. To correct this problem, please execute the instructions. USB COMPOSITE DRIVER REMOVAL (1)Make sure that the USB cable is plugged into your computer. (2)Restart your computer. (3)At the Windows desktop, click on the "Start" button; selected "Settings" and then "Control Panel".
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LED Diagnostics The PCX2600 has five status LEDs for diagnostics. You can monitor the LEDs during installation and during normal operations. Table 1 shows PCX2600 status LEDs and identifies what each LED light means. This table will help you to diagnose problems. Function Color Definition Cable Green - dark for no downstream RF carrier present or power off - flashing slowly(*1) for downstream RF carrier present and ranging in progress - flashing fast(*2) for registration in progr
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How to Use the Stand Please attach the stand to the front of the PCX2600, referring to the figure below. 14
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Specifications The Toshiba PCX2600 is DOCSIS compliant. Receiver Physical Speed: 30 Mbps (64QAM) / 43 Mbps (256QAM) Symbol rate: 5.056941 Msym/sec (64QAM) 5.360537 Msym/sec (256QAM) Demodulation: 64QAM / 256QAM Bandwidth: 6 MHz Frequency range: 88 MHz to 860 MHz (edge-to-edge) in 62.5 kHz steps Input signal level: -15 dBmV to +15 dBmV Input impedance: 75 ohms Input Return loss: > 6 dB from 88 MHz to 860 MHz Transmitter Physical Speed: 320,640,1
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Q & A Q: How to connect the PCX2600 to the hub/switch via the LAN interface ? A: The PCX2600 is connected to the uplink port on the hub/switch, or use cross-over Ethernet cable to connect the normal port on the hub/switch. (See below) PC PC Cross-over Cable or connect to uplink port USB Cable Ethernet Cable TV Coax HUB/ Switch Cable Modem (PCX2600) Q: How to connect the PCX2600 to the computer via the USB ? A: Plug the Type A end of the USB cable into the USB po
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Q: Where can I download the driver for my PCX2600 ? A: If you are using LAN interface, the PCX2600 is a stand-alone device that has a Ethernet port. All workstations or hub must have a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port or card to connect to the PCX2600. Since the PCX2600 is a stand alone device, there is no special driver needed on the workstation. In the case of the USB interface, the PCX2600 that connects to a PC running Microsoft Windows 98SE, 2000, Me or XP via the USB interface,
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Regulatory <>FCC Notice: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B personal computer and peripherals, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication
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Glossary 10BASE-T Unshielded, twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector, used with Ethernet LAN. “10” indicates the speed (10 Mbps), “Base” refers to baseband technology, and “T” means twisted pair cable. 100BASE-TX Unshielded, twisted pair cable with an RJ-45 connector, used with Ethernet LAN. “100” indicates the speed (100 Mbps), “Base” refers to baseband technology, and “TX” means a connection by two-pair twisted pair cables. Cable TV Coax Cable that allows wide bandwidth tra
